Hancock, MD Crime Rates: Stats & Map

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52%

Total crime NAT. AVG.

29%

Violent crime NAT. AVG.

56%

Property crime NAT. AVG.

Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2023 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2024; this is the most current data available.

Statistic	Reported_incidents	_{/100k people}	Hancock_{/100k people}	Maryland_{/100k people}	National_{/100k people}
Total crime	17	n/a (estimate)	1,095	2,497	2,281
Murder	0	n/a	0.0	8.3	5.7
Rape	0	n/a	0.0	31.9	38.0
Robbery	0	n/a	0.0	130.7	66.5
Assault	4	n/a	257.6	255.2	264.1
Violent crime	4	n/a (estimate)	258	426	364
Burglary	1	n/a	64.4	185.9	250.7
Theft	11	n/a	708.3	1,337.8	1,347.2
Vehicle theft	1	n/a	64.4	547.4	318.7
Property crime	13	n/a (estimate)	837	2,071	1,917

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Hancock crime map

The Hancock crime map by CrimeoMeter provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Hancock as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Hancock crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Hancock crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.

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Crime Quick Facts

Hancock crime rates are 52% lower than the national average
Violent crimes in Hancock are 29% lower than the national average
In Hancock you have a 1 in 92 chance of becoming a victim of crime
Hancock is safer than 57% of the cities in the United States
Year over year crime in Hancock has decreased by 2%

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Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Hancock

The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Hancock is 1 in 389

The chance of being a victim of property crime in Hancock is 1 in 120

The chance of being a victim of crime in Hancock is 1 in 92

Year Over Year Crime In Hancock (per 100,000 people)

Hancock police department

Item	Hancock	Maryland	National
Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)	3	5,343	558,732
Police officers & civilians /1000 residents	1.9	3.3	3.3

There are a total of 3 Hancock police officers. This results in 1.9 police officers per 1,000 residents which is 42.6% less than the Maryland average and 41.2% less than the National average.

Sex offenders in Maryland

State	Total offenders	Maryland_/100K	National_/100K
Maryland	7,370	135	266

There are a total of 7,370 sex offenders in Maryland. This yields a total of 135 sex offenders in Maryland per 100,000 residents which is 49% less than the national average.

Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Mercersburg, PA	1,673	0	402	402
Fort Loudon, PA	1,168	61	361	422
Falling Waters, WV	1,991	80	362	442
Bath (Berkeley Springs), WV	940	221	993	1,214
Hedgesville, WV	346	235	1,057	1,292
Great Cacapon, WV	525	308	1,383	1,691
Needmore, PA	92	299	1,776	2,076
Hancock, MD	1,691	258	837	1,095

Cities with similar population

City	Population	Violent crime_{/100k people}	Property crime_{/100k people}	Total crime_{/100k people}
Vinton, TX	1,692	197	1,088	1,285
Spencer, WI	1,690	108	454	562
Hampden-Sydney, VA	1,690	121	851	973
McAlmont, AR	1,692	231	831	1,063
Phillips, WI	1,690	653	653	1,305
Hancock, MD	1,691	258	837	1,095

Source: The Hancock, MD crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2023. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.